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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,033.68, 132,535.29 and 53,020.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,033.68, 132,535.29 and 53,020.85 is: 73,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,033.68 : 132,535.29 = 53,020.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,033.68/132,535.29 = 53,020.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,033.68x = 132,535.29 × 53,020.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,033.68x = 7,027,133,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,133,465.69/96,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,173.64

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